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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.52, 28,544.19 and 6,386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.52, 28,544.19 and 6,386.88 is: 9,579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.52 : 28,544.19 = 6,386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.52/28,544.19 = 6,386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.52x = 28,544.19 × 6,386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.52x = 182,308,316.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,308,316.23/19,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,579.28

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